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	NYC CERT members undergo an intensive 10-week training program that raises awareness about emergencies and disasters and provides basic response skills needed for fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and traffic control. After graduating, teams support their local communities by assisting with emergency education and response. Emergency services personnel are the best equipped to respond to disasters. NYC CERT is trained to support the efforts of New York City's first responders. This program works because residents know their communities best. During non-emergency situations, NYC CERTs educate their communities on emergency preparedness by working with the Ready New York program and building community disaster networks.


		How to Join OEM is always looking for new CERT volunteers who want to help their families, friends, neighbors, and communities before, during, and after emergencies. The 10-week basic CERT training is held twice a year at locations throughout the five boroughs. Contact OEM's CERT staff to apply and learn more about how to get involved. For more information or to get in contact with your local team, download a copy of the brochure, contact OEM's CERT staff, or call the CERT hotline at 718-422-8585. Read the NYC CERT newsletter for updated information about CERT and its members.


	To request assistance from a CERT in your community, please complete this CERT request form.